Map update

fsubronco · 07-27-2019, 09:32 PM

I recently update my map data in my 2016 640ix, the USB option was very easy and only required minimal instructions.

Derekz4 · 07-28-2019, 12:44 AM

Yes, I agree. Mine must have had a current subscription as I never needed to put the code in either.

F06msportmia · 07-28-2019, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fsubronco

I recently update my map data in my 2016 640ix, the USB option was very easy and only required minimal instructions.

Did you buy the USB? If so how much was it?

Derekz4 · 07-28-2019, 09:35 PM

Yes, I bought the USB stick through the BMW dealer and it includes the access code. The cost was $116 but I didn’t need the code so I could have bought the stick without the code for half.

fsubronco · 07-30-2019, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by F06msportmia

Did you buy the USB? If so how much was it?

I purchased the USB, I paid $185 for basically 3 updates. The initial undate brought my system up to date with the latest map version. My purchase also includes updates for the next two years. https://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw...date-2018-2019

alboko177 · 08-25-2019, 09:39 PM

My apologies for ignorance - aren't software and navigation/maps updates covered by BMW manufacturing warranty? It used to be like that for my 2010 535i.

I still have a few months of warranty left for my 2016 640i GC. Could I ask the dealer to upgrade the software/maps for free?

Thanks!

AccordTR · 08-25-2019, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alboko177

My apologies for ignorance - aren't software and navigation/maps updates covered by BMW manufacturing warranty? It used to be like that for my 2010 535i.

I still have a few months of warranty left for my 2016 640i GC. Could I ask the dealer to upgrade the software/maps for free?

Thanks!

Software yes, nav nope. The maps can easily be downloaded off the net for free thou. I've updated many times.

doggboy · 08-25-2019, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by alboko177

My apologies for ignorance - aren't software and navigation/maps updates covered by BMW manufacturing warranty? It used to be like that for my 2010 535i.

I still have a few months of warranty left for my 2016 640i GC. Could I ask the dealer to upgrade the software/maps for free?

Thanks!

I believe to 2015 and newer are downloaded OTA while under warranty. If not, as accordtr said, it is easy to download to usb and upgrade yourself. Plenty of threads on this, heck I just upgraded mine a few weeks ago.

Opie55 · 08-26-2019, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by doggboy

I believe to 2015 and newer are downloaded OTA while under warranty. If not, as accordtr said, it is easy to download to usb and upgrade yourself. Plenty of threads on this, heck I just upgraded mine a few weeks ago.

I think its 2016 and newer, and I understand that OTA is just local maps, whatever that means - not the whole country. But this the first I have heard about being able to download maps to a usb for free. Can you share a link or at least a link to a place with a link?

doggboy · 08-26-2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Opie55

I think its 2016 and newer, and I understand that OTA is just local maps, whatever that means - not the whole country. But this the first I have heard about being able to download maps to a usb for free. Can you share a link or at least a link to a place with a link?

I am not sure which system you have, but here is the torrent link for 2019 premium maps. I am pretty sure yours is different to update then mine as I have CIC. Search "BMW map update" and there are alot of threads on the f30 forum.

BMW_ROAD_MAP_NORTH_AMERICA_PREMIUM_2019.zip

M3nt4l · 08-26-2019, 05:51 PM

I can provide FSC codes for Maps. PM me

Opie55 · 08-27-2019, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by doggboy

I am not sure which system you have, but here is the torrent link for 2019 premium maps. I am pretty sure yours is different to update then mine as I have CIC. Search "BMW map update" and there are alot of threads on the f30 forum.

Attachment 2129352

I have NBT. But I'll search.

doggboy · 08-27-2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Opie55

I have NBT. But I'll search.

Maps could still be the same. You need to check which version of maps you have in your car. If you go to settings in NAV then at the bottom it will have Navigation System Version at the bottom. This will tell you if you have premium or NEXT or whatever.

The difference with newer NBT is how you load the files.

Duff Ace · 08-28-2019, 06:52 AM

Interested in this

Frupal · 08-29-2019, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Derekz4

Yes, I agree. Mine must have had a current subscription as I never needed to put the code in either.

I ordered mine from BMWNAVUPDATES and they said it was the 2019 update. However: I just drove to Baldwin Hills and it still thinks that Obama Blvd is called Rodeo Road. Rodeo Road was renamed in May 2019, so I guess it’s possible that it didn’t make it in to the 2019 update. Since you got yours from the dealer, I wonder if you’d mind checking for Obama Blvd? Just curious to see if the ‘official’ update has that change. Thanks!

Opie55 · 08-29-2019, 10:28 AM

I don't really think there is an official vs. unofficial - it's the same database. I'd be pretty surprised that any NAV version would capture a May 2019 change. Does your screen says it's 2019? It will tell you that. I always assume NAV updates are a bit behind - especially for things like restaurants or coffee shops - some are already out of business and new ones have opened.

Frupal · 08-29-2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Opie55

I don't really think there is an official vs. unofficial - it's the same database. I'd be pretty surprised that any NAV version would capture a May 2019 change. Does your screen says it's 2019? It will tell you that. I always assume NAV updates are a bit behind - especially for things like restaurants or coffee shops - some are already out of business and new ones have opened.

Where can I find that on the screen?

Opie55 · 08-29-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Frupal

Where can I find that on the screen?

I don't think it's in NAV - it's in the vehicle information menu - or whatever it is called. I'll have to look. Not too hard to find though.

Opie55 · 08-29-2019, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Frupal

Where can I find that on the screen?

It is in Navigation. Press navigation, and when you have your map up push your iDrive controller to the right to go to the screen to the right of the maps. Version is at the bottom. At least that's how to get to it in a 2015.

And sometimes there is more than one version released per year. Mine is 2018-1.

Frupal · 08-29-2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Opie55

It is in Navigation. Press navigation, and when you have your map up push your iDrive controller to the right to go to the screen to the right of the maps. Version is at the bottom. At least that's how to get to it in a 2015.

And sometimes there is more than one version released per year. Mine is 2018-1.

Thanks, man. I found it. Mine is 2019-2. I guess Obama Blvd didn’t make the cut! But At least I Know I have the latest update.

alboko177 · 09-09-2019, 07:20 AM

BTW, 2020-1 version is already out. There are good instructions on the neighbor thread: https://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1526116

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